Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
ATO buys home setups
The ATO has bought thousands of new laptops and monitors for staff to work from home.
Trainee bullying tallied
Ophthalmologists say a majority of trainees experience bullying and harassment at some point.
AOFM to sell $5b per week
The Federal Government's debt manager will auction $5 billion of government bonds a week.
Childcare help outlined
The Federal Government says it will guarantee a set income to all childcare centres over the next six months.
Economists estimate losses
Commonwealth Bank economists predict 580,000 jobs will be lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts issue right-wing warning
Australian security experts have issued clear warnings about the local rise of right-wing terrorism.
PS shuffled in big shift
Thousands of bureaucrats are being urgently redeployed in a massive organisational shift.
Union wants council sacked
The Australian Services Union (ASU) has called for the sacking of Tasmania’s Glamorgan Spring Bay Council (GSBC).
Vic staff get extra cover
A new policy will allow Victorian public servants who are working from home to receive funds for home office expenses.
VLGA issues rainbow guide
New resources have been released to help councils assist their LGBTIQ communities.
Wage talks continue in QLD
Queensland public servants are voting on a new award agreement that could see a pay rise of 2.5 per cent per year.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
Big wage subsidy coming
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy plan has been fairly well received.
ASIC allows tele-AGMs
The finance regulator has questioned the legal status of AGMs conducted via teleconferencing.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
Robodebt repayments tallied
The Federal Government will be forced to pay back around $550 million after its botched ‘robodebt’ scheme.
Telehealth expanded to spare staff
The Federal Government is expanding Medicare-subsidised telehealth services.
WA Huawei deal in doubt
Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) has scrapped a deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei.